ACTIVITY MENU WYLIE PARKS & RECREATION • SPRING 2020
POPSICLE ZUMBA 3 SUMMER CAMPS 4 FLEX REG FITNESS 13
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CONTENTS
3 IN EVERY ISSUE
Spring 2020 / April – June Wylie Parks & Recreation Activity Menu
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ACTIVITIES
Activity Index
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Expert Biographies
25
SPECIAL EVENTS 3
THE ARTS 14
Wylie Recreation Center
28
Make exciting new memories with friends
Get into dance, fine art, crafts and more
Senior Recreation Center 32
SUMMER CAMPS 4
Wylie Parks
34
Facility Rentals
36
LEGO, sewing, cooking, trips, and more
SPORTS INSTRUCTION 20
Locate & Connect
38
Childcare 31
AUTO RENEW REC PASS 28
HEALTH & FITNESS 12
Perfect solutions for off-season training or sport introduction
Making “fun” and “social” part of your healthy lifestyle
TRIPS 22 Leave the driving to us
OFFERS EARLY BIRD
REC PASS
5% discount is available for online registrations processed March 1 – 7.
15% discount is available to Rec Pass holders. May be combined with Early Bird discount when applicable for a 20% discount, March 1 – 7.
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SPECIAL
Pancake Breakfast Pancakes and syrup and bacon, oh my. Start your day off right with a hot breakfast provided by Garnet Hill Rehabilitation and Skilled Care. Once you have your fill of flapjacks, coffee, and more, stick around to play favorite games.
EVENTS
Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center
Popsicle Zumba Ditch the workout and join the party outdoors. This fusion of Latin and international music and dance creates a dynamic, exciting, and effective cardio session. The routines feature interval training techniques with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Finish class with a sweet treat. Please dress appropriately for weather. In the event of rain, class moves indoors. Please check in at the Front Desk. Ages: 12 Yrs + Wylie Recreation Center / Erin Larew Sa
4/18
11 AM – 12 PM
$9
10382
Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center 10 10 10 10 10 10
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PM PM PM PM PM PM
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Expand your knowledge of local resources and community offerings. Gather with friends for an informational presentation and an afternoon snack. Hear about different topics such as tips to improve the mind and body, the latest trends in Medicare, and exciting service opportunities in your community. Different topic covered each month.
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Happy birthday to you, and you, and you. Give and get celebratory wishes during this long-standing Wylie tradition. Enjoy a delicious lunch followed by a delectable dessert. Eat, talk, laugh, and stick around for a chance to win one of many door prizes. Register by Monday prior to event. Senior Recreation Center 5/15 6/19
11:30 AM – 1 PM 11:30 AM – 1 PM
No Charge No Charge
10516 10517
Sock Hop Senior Prom Revisit the days of poodle skirts and soda shops at the eighth annual Senior Prom. Dust off your dancing shoes and come ready to relive your favorite moments from high school prom and make new memories. Enjoy live music, dancing, lunch, and the crowning of Wylie’s newest king and queen. Register by 4/6. Questions? Contact Wylie Senior Rec staff, Recreation@WylieTexas.gov or 972-516-6340. Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center F
4/17
12 – 2 PM
No Charge
10658
Watch, dine, and unwind. Grab a bag of popcorn and spend an evening with friends. Enjoy two classic romantic comedies on the big screen. Break for a delicious meal and a delectable dessert between movies. Showing: “A League of Their Own” and “Mrs. Doubtfire.” Register by 5/4. Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center
Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center 4/1 5/6 6/3
No Charge No Charge
Dinner Double Feature
Facts and Snacks
W W W
9:30 – 10:30 AM 9:30 – 10:30 AM
Celebration Luncheon
F F
Calling all movie buffs. Meet with fellow movie lovers to enjoy a mix of comedy and drama, cult classics, modern-day masterpieces, and black-and-white favorites at the center. Grab a bag of complimentary popcorn while you watch, and break for a slice of pizza at lunch.
4/14 4/28 5/12 5/26 6/9 6/23
4/3 6/5
Ages: 55 Yrs +
The Reelers
Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu
F F
Sa
12:30 – 1:30 PM 12:30 – 1:30 PM 12:30 – 1:30 PM
No Charge No Charge No Charge
5/9
4 – 8 PM
$9
10659
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SUMMER CAMPS Screenplay Writing Become the next great screenwriter. Discover different genres of creative writing, practice unique brainstorming techniques, and enhance writing skills. Write your own play, develop a script for fan fiction, and create a comic book. Ages: 6 – 13 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Triauna Carey M - Th
6/22 – 6/25 9 AM – 12 PM
$105
10366
Total Sports The next all-around athlete is you! Develop strength and fitness while having fun. Improve motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and endurance while learning about proper nutrition and the rules of sports. Crosstrain using obstacle courses, dodgeball, soccer, basketball, and other exciting agility games. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes. Bring water and snack. Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Successful Students And Athletes Tu - Th
5/26 – 5/28
9 AM – 12 PM
$79
10518
Volleyball Fanatic Pass. Set. Spike. Participate in exciting games and drills that expose you to the rules and fundamentals of volleyball. Improve hand-eye coordination, footwork, power, and motivation. Learn to serve, pass, spike, block, and play defense while building confidence in your game decisions. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes. Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Successful Students And Athletes M - Th
EXCLUSIVE OFFERS Camp Early Registration
10% 3/1 to 4/15
Camp Promo Registration
5%
Rec Pass Discount
15% Rec Pass holders
4/16 to 5/7
Camp Discounts may be combined with Rec Pass Discount.
6/1 – 6/4
9 AM – 12 PM
$105
10519
Dodgeball and Agility Games Duck and dodge. Conquer the game of throws and gain knowledge of dodgeball rules, increase physical fitness, and enhance teamwork principles. Improve agility, explosiveness, and lateral movements while playing over 10 different types of dodgeball and speed games. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes. Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Successful Students And Athletes M - Th
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Wylie Parks & Recreation | Activity Menu | Spring 2020
6/15 – 6/18
9 AM – 12 PM
$105
10520
Baseball Fundamentals Swing for the fences. Conquer cohesive teamwork skills, master proper baseball mechanics, and improve overall discipline. Cover fielding, hitting, base-running, and game-time situations through a variety of drills, games, and scenarios. Learn the fundamentals to increase your skills on the baseball diamond. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes. Ages: 7 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Successful Students And Athletes M - Th
6/29 – 7/2
9 AM – 12 PM
$105
10521
Kid News Channel Reporting live from Wylie Rec! Enhance communication skills, boost writing flair, and grow creativity. Work together with new friends to report on the weather, sports, and more. Dive into broadcast journalism and then put on your own news segment for friends and family. Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Successful Students And Athletes M - Th
6/1 – 6/4
1 – 4 PM
$115
10522
Forensic Investigators Unravel the mystery. Investigate evidence and materials to analyze fingerprints, impressions, and imprints. Enhance leadership skills, increase critical thinking, and master communication. Decipher the clues of ransom notes, lie detector tests, and other evidence to identify the perpetrator. $25 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Ages: 7 – 14 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Engineering For Kids ® M - Th
6/1 – 6/4
1 – 4 PM
$115 + supply fee
10523
LEGO Olympic Robotics Be the next great Olympian. Enhance creativity and problem-solving skills, discover robotic design, and improve hand-eye coordination. Examine the concepts of machine programming and engage in competitive LEGO robotic challenges. Build a variety of mechanisms on laptops and battle opponents’ gadgets. $15 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Ages: 6 – 13 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Engineering For Kids ® M - Th
6/22 – 6/25
1 – 4 PM
$125 + supply fee
10524
SUMMER
KICKOFF FREE!
Join us for Wylie Recreation and Smith Public Library games, summer camp instructors meet-n-greet, activity info and sign-ups, inflatables, and more!
FRIDAY
JUNE 5 9 AM – 11:45 AM at Wylie Rec Center, Courtyard
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SUMMER CAMPS Ninja Escape The world is your playground. Overcome both physical and mental obstacles while traveling farther and faster in the most efficient way possible. Increase overall fitness, develop resiliency, and build courage. Conquer complex environments and obstacles by running, jumping, climbing, crawling, and vaulting safely. Ages: 7 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Fugitive Fitness M - Th
6/22 – 6/25 9 AM – 12 PM
$125
10525
Wonderful World of Wizardry Attention Witches, Wizards, and Muggles! Spark creativity, boost critical thinking, and improve social skills. During STEAM challenges, discover elasticity, produce chemical reactions, and experience product design. Construct your own magic wand, replicate Hogwarts Castle, create enchanted snitches, invent catapults, and combine magic potions. Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Challenge Island M - Th
6/1 – 6/4
9 AM – 12 PM
$129
10526
LEGO Robotics Attention robotics enthusiasts! Understand engineering concepts, learn basic programming skills, and discover the names of robotics components. Work with a group to build and program robots using LEGO WeDo system. Make your bots tilt and move with motion sensors. $17 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Ages: 6 – 9 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Play - Well M - Th
6/29 – 7/2
9 AM – 12 PM
$139 + supply fee
10527
LEGO Robotics Mindstorm Build brick bots. Program robots, discover software design, increase problem-solving methods, and boost critical thinking skills. Work in small groups to program, build, and control robots to avoid obstacles, carry objects, play sounds, and more. $17 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class.
Minecraft Societies Create your own city. Challenge your ingenuity, discover teamwork, and enhance social and problem-solving skills. Build your individual home then collaborate with others to design a city, tackle community problems, and strategize plans to keep citizens safe. $5 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Ages: 8 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / 8Bit Education M - Th
6/8 – 6/11
1 – 4 PM
$139 + supply fee
10529
Adventures in Art Young Picassos! Explore color theory, perspective, and various brushstrokes. Utilize oil paint, acrylic, watercolors, charcoal, and pastels to create landscapes, bridges, beach scenes, and more. $45 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Bring paper towels, a box to put an 8x10 painting in, and dress to mess. Ages: 6 – 13 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Sandy Elkins
Beautiful Bridges
Ages: 8 – 12 Yrs
Paint a variety of intricate, arched bridges and take inspiration from Monet to depict the “Garden Bridge,” “Moon Bridge at Japanese Gardens,” and more.
Wylie Recreation Center / Play - Well
Tu - Th
M - Th
6
6/29 – 7/2
1 – 4 PM
$139 + supply fee
10528
Wylie Parks & Recreation | Activity Menu | Spring 2020
5/26 – 5/28
1 – 4 PM
$59 + supply fee
10558
Creative Cooking
Summertime Sewing
Food quality not food quantity. Discover kitchen and food and safety meal preparation, and study international cuisines. Experiment with different flavors and ingredients to create a variety of tasty meals. Work with a chef and take your culinary skills to the next level. Enjoy eating the delicious treats you prepared at the end of each class. $20 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class.
Sew what? Learn about sewing machines, thread, fabric, seams, and bobbins. Enhance fine motor skills, boost reading comprehension, and apply math while making an apron, drawstring bag, pillows, and more. Snacks included. Supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Bring sewing machine; a few available upon request.
Ages: 7 – 14 Yrs
Wylie Recreation Center / Amber Smith
Wylie Recreation Center / Chefsville ®
Ages: 8 – 16 Yrs
Llama Sewing
Recipe Testing Lab Be a whisk taker. Experiment with ingredients and try something new. Utilize imagination and innovation to add a unique spin on classic recipes.
No prob-llama! Create an array of llama-themed items such as a stuffed animal, pillow, pincushion, and oven mitt. Snacks included. $20 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class.
M - Th
M - Th
6/1 – 6/4
9 AM – 12 PM
$135 + supply fee
10533
6/8 – 6/11
9 AM – 12 PM
$125 + supply fee
10552
Backpacking and Trail Cooking
Sew Electric
Happy camper! Master the basics of preparing and cooking outdoor-friendly foods. Learn to plan an outdoor meal, and discover vital cooking utensils and cookware you need to pack for a camp out.
Shear creative madness! Combine traditional crafting processes with electrical engineering, computer science, and hardware skills. Create circuits using hardware and conductive thread to produce a lightup bookmark, sparkle bracelet, and an interactive stuffed animal. $35 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class.
M - Th
6/29 – 7/2
9 AM – 12 PM
$135 + supply fee
10535
Ages: 10 – 16 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Chefsville ®
M - Th
6/22 – 6/25
9 AM – 12 PM
$125 + supply fee
10553
Tween Cooking Become comfortable in the kitchen. Learn essential cooking terminology, discover healthy nutrition options, and how to plan and cook delicious meals for yourself. M - Th
6/15 – 6/18
1 – 4 PM
$135 + supply fee
10534
Creative Writing Instead of thinking outside the box, get rid of the box. Explore different genres of creative writing, enhance public speaking, and tap into your imagination to create works of art. Imagine, write, and perform plays, skits, poetry, and works of fiction that show off your talent.
Frozen Dance Let it go! Discover the art of dance and explore the basics of ballet, tumbling, and creative movement. Participate in games, crafts, and imaginative play to uncover poise, grace, and etiquette. Perform a dance based off the popular movie with your group at the end of camp. $6 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Wear leotard and tights, or a princess/ prince costume, and ballet and tap shoes. Bring water and snack. Ages: 3 – 6 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Anderson Performing Arts M - Th
6/8 – 6/11
9 – 11 AM
$90 + supply fee
10531
Ages: 7 – 13 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Triauna Carey M - Th
6/15 – 6/18
9 AM – 12 PM
$105
10530
EXCLUSIVE OFFERS Camp Early Registration
10% 3/1 to 4/15
Camp Promo Registration
5%
Rec Pass Discount
15% Rec Pass holders
4/16 to 5/7
Camp Discounts may be combined with Rec Pass Discount.
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SUMMER CAMPS Young Entrepreneur Think big. Gain introduction to and understanding of business, financial, and marketing basics. Work with a team to identify problems, find solutions, and spark creativity. Dream up a product or service, market your idea, and create a commercial to sell your idea. Wylie Recreation Center / Successful Students And Athletes 6/8 – 6/11
Are you a fan of drawing and expressing your artistic talent? Enhance fine motor skills, increase concentration, develop visual-spatial skills, and stimulate your creativity. Use a variety of mediums such as colored pencils, chalk pastels, and markers to discover perspective, shading, and symmetry. Ages: 5 – 11 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Young Rembrandts ®
Cartooning 101
Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs M - Th
Drawing Workshop
1 – 4 PM
$125
10605
Create personalized cartoon characters. Build your skills and techniques to show action, exaggeration, and personification on animated creatures. M - Th
Friday Workshop Plunge into exciting brain-teasing activities while gaining knowledge, new skills, and friendship. Choose mini workshops that introduce science, art, math, sports, and more.
Space Odyssey Mission Control Center, do you copy? Explore the stars using scratch software. Discover alien life in outer space, and program a rocket for blast off.
Summer days and double plays! Develop baseball fundamentals, and introductory skills including throwing, fielding, and catching in a low-pressure atmosphere. Master the correct technique for batting, boost coordination, and test new skills in real game play. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.
9 AM – 12 PM
$29
M - Th 10567
Life is what you bake it. Knead, roll, fill, and bake a variety of pies, tarts and pastries. Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Chefsville® 6/19
9 AM – 12 PM
$29
10569
Parkour Make the jump into parkour. Discover how to vault, run, roll, and flip through obstacles courses in the quickest and most efficient way possible. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes. Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Fugitive Fitness F
6/26
9 AM – 12 PM
$29
10570
Half Apron Sewing And sew it begins. Discover how to operate a sewing machine and then cut, pin, and sew a half apron. Bring sewing machine; a few available upon request. Ages: 8 – 16 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Amber Smith F
8
6/12
10564
Rookies T-Ball
Baking Pies and Tarts
F
$139
Wylie Recreation Center / Successful Students And Athletes
Wylie Recreation Center / Engineering For Kids® 5/29
1 – 4 PM
Ages: 4 – 7 Yrs
Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs F
6/29 – 7/2
9 AM – 12 PM
$29
10568
Wylie Parks & Recreation | Activity Menu | Spring 2020
6/15 – 6/18
1 – 2:30 PM
$65
10604
Urban Adventures Make this an exciting summer of busy explorations. Stay active, make new friends, and create memories worth bragging about this fall. Armed with your favorite pair of athletic shoes and a sense of adventure, take off for a variety of experiences supervised by Wylie Rec staff. Kids are divided into age-appropriate groups. Light refreshments provided. Bring a sack lunch. Limited space available. Questions? Contact Ally at Wylie Rec Center, Recreation@WylieTexas.gov or 972-516-6340. Ages: 7 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center
Rainforest Cafe, LEGOLAND, and Pirate Beach F
5/29
10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
$39 (lunch included)
10710
$29
10709
$29
10712
Bowling and a Movie F
6/19
10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Ages: 13 – 15 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center
Bowling and a Movie F
6/19
10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Mini Jedi LEGO Engineering Truly wonderful, the mind of a child is. Spark creativity and innovation, enhance problem-solving, and boost math skills. Work with a team to construct the Ewok Village on Endor with LEGO bricks, and build a X-Wing and visualize it flying through space. $17 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Ages: 5 – 7 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Play - Well Tu - Th
5/26 – 5/28
1 – 4 PM
$105 + supply fee
10612
Wylie Recreation Center
May the force be with you. Create, build, and fly a Millennium Falcon using LEGO blocks. Boost critical thinking skills, understand basic physics, engineering, and architecture concepts, and unleash creativity with motorized LEGOs. Build Podracers to compete with your friends, and assemble a Sandcrawler fortress. $17 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Ages: 8 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Play - Well 5/26 – 5/28
9 AM – 12 PM
Aquatic fun is closer than you think. Beat the heat, splash into local pools with your friends, and get the sillies out. Stay active and energized throughout the summer. Enjoy a Wylie Rec staff-supervised pool trip. Kids are divided into age-appropriate groups. Bring your swimsuit, sack lunch, towel, and sunscreen. Transportation, light snacks, and refreshments provided. Limited space available. Questions? Contact Ally at Wylie Rec Center, Recreation@WylieTexas.gov or 972-516-6340. Ages: 7 – 12 Yrs
Jedi Master LEGO Engineering
Tu - Th
Splash Dash
Jack Carter Pool F
6/12
10:30 AM – 4:30 PM $29
10716
Hawaiian Falls, Garland F
6/26
10:30 AM – 4:30 PM $29
10717
Ages: 13 – 15 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center
Jack Carter Pool $105 + supply fee
10611
F
6/12
10:30 AM – 4:30 PM $29
10718
Hawaiian Falls, Garland F
6/26
10:30 AM – 4:30 PM $29
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10719
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SUMMER CAMPS Rookies Performance Find your fit. Discover the right sport for you while boosting leadership abilities, improving handeye coordination, and enhancing cognitive skills. Participate in soccer, basketball, dodgeball, and more. Learn about goal setting, teamwork, and beginner techniques. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.
Kickin’ Karate Keep calm and train on. Learn fundamental karate techniques, basic movements, and vital self-defense tactics. Focus on the flow of movement, sparring, and weapons while attaining discipline, self-confidence, and physical fitness. Improve balance and overall body control. Wear athletic clothes. Ages: 7 – 14 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Yee U M - Th
6/22 – 6/25 1 – 4 PM
$105
10615
Ages: 4 – 7 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Successful Students And Athletes M - Th
6/29 – 7/2
1 – 2:30 PM
$65
10606
Battle Bots Beep, boop, I am a robot. Spark creativity, boost critical thinking, and enhance communication skills while programming robots. Collaborate with a team to strategize, design, and build a variety of robotic systems. Morph and enhance your robot daily to rise to new challenges and activities.
Wylie Recreation Center / Anderson Performing Arts
Wylie Recreation Center / 8Bit Education 6/8 – 6/11
9 AM – 12 PM
$139
10613
Take it to the net. Develop basketball skills and finetune fundamentals. Compete in a series of challenges, drills, and games to improve footwork, agility, and overall fitness. Work with a team to enhance your leadership skills, and participate in a basketball tournament. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes.
6/1 – 6/4
1 – 4 PM
$129 + supply fee
10616
Totally roar-some! Explore the world of dinosaurs and other reptiles in an art adventure. Discover science, art, and math concepts while depicting extinct animals. Experiment with a variety of art mediums to paint, draw, and create dinosaurs. $30 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Ages: 3 – 5 Yrs
Ages: 7 – 13 Yrs
Wylie Recreation Center / Abrakadoodle ®
Wylie Recreation Center / Triauna Carey 6/8 – 6/11
M - Th
Artosaurus Dinosaurs
Basketball Champions
M - Th
5, 6, 7, 8! Explore a variety of dance styles including jazz, lyrical, contemporary, pom, and hip hop. Feel like a star on a hit show and perform with your peers. Enhance body control, foster teamwork skills, and encourage creativity. Showcase your routines for family and friends at the end of camp. $8 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Wear leotard and tights, or athletic clothes, and ballet or tennis shoes. Ages: 5 – 12 Yrs
Ages: 6 – 11 Yrs M - Th
So You Wanna Dance
9 AM – 12 PM
$105
10614
M - Th
6/29 – 7/2
9 – 10:30 AM
$55 + supply fee
10617
Roller Coaster Science
EXCLUSIVE OFFERS Camp Early Registration
10% 3/1 to 4/15
Camp Promo Registration
5%
Rec Pass Discount
15% Rec Pass holders
4/16 to 5/7
Camp Discounts may be combined with Rec Pass Discount.
Hop on the thrill ride. Discover the physics and chemistry behind an amusement park. Research and learn about alchemy, boost communication skills, and enhance problem-solving methods. Imagine, plan, and construct a merry-go-round, ferris wheel, and roller coasters. Work with a team and build the tallest Tower of Doom, and other mini rides. $25 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Bring water and snack. Ages: 5 – 11 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Science Matters M - Th
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Wylie Parks & Recreation | Activity Menu | Spring 2020
6/15 – 6/18
9 AM – 12 PM
$135 + supply fee
10618
Music of the World
Invention Convention
Music is the language of the world. Discover a variety of cultures and unique traditions from around the world through music. Gain an appreciation of music from different countries, free your creativity, and study and create musical instruments from around the world. Discover important and vital landmarks, animals, customs, and foods. $15 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Bring water and snack.
Calling all inventors! Spark creativity, discover engineering, and circuits, and practice Newtons’ Law of Motion. Participate in daily team and individual challenges to test your engineering skills. Evaluate the steadiness of your hand and construct a nerve tester, make a set of monster jaws, and get silly with pinball madness. $25 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Bring water and snack.
Ages: 5 – 10 Yrs
Ages: 5 – 11 Yrs
Wylie Recreation Center / Caryl Booker
Wylie Recreation Center / Science Matters
Tu W Th 5/26 – 5/28
9 AM – 12 PM
$105 + supply fee
10619
M - Th
6/15 – 6/18
1 – 4 PM
$135 + supply fee
10621
Roblox Game Design Ready to design a video game? Gain technical confidence while programming movements, procedures, and controls. Discover scripting and coding, and take your creativity and artistic vision to the next level. Utilize Roblox’s vast resource library to create a virtual world to play your custom game in. $5 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Ages: 10 – 15 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / 8Bit Education M - Th
6/22 – 6/25 1 – 4 PM
$139 + supply fee
ACTIVITY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE So you tried Macramé Comeback and it just wasn’t for you. A full refund is available through the first day of most contracted courses. If you are dissatisfied with the quality of a registered activity, please contact a staff person immediately so we may have an opportunity to solve the problem.
10620
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HEALTH & FITNESS Wellness Tai Chi Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art now practiced as a superior health art and form of moving meditation. Guided instruction leads you through focused, slow, and controlled movements easily adaptive for use with a chair. Modified fundamentals tailored for all agility levels allow enhance balance, agility, flexibility, and strength while reducing stress and improving mental alertness. Wear clothing that allows for easy movement. Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / James Randell
Tai Chi Discover your own unique energy (Chi). Use the art of moving meditation to enhance health, gain strength, and restore flexibility and balance. Practice fundamental Tai Chi moves to reduce stress and calm the mind. Advance your knowledge of sequences and series, defense training, and integrating the mind and body. Wear clothing that allows for easy movement. Ages: 18 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / James Randell Tu Th Tu Th Tu Th
4/2 – 4/30 5/5 – 5/28 6/2 – 6/30
5:30 – 6:30 PM 5:30 – 6:30 PM 5:30 – 6:30 PM
$60 $60 $60
10695 10696 10697
Golden Tai Chi Unite your mind and body. Combine tai chi moves and qigong exercise during a whole-body workout that leaves you feeling relaxed and energized. With the help of an easy-to-follow DVD and live instruction, improve your mobility, balance, strength, and flexibility. Exercises can be done sitting or standing, making this workout perfect for any ability. Athletic clothes and closed-toe shoes required.
Th Th Th
12
11:15 AM – 12 PM 11:15 AM – 12 PM 11:15 AM – 12 PM
No Charge No Charge No Charge
$39 $39 $39
10693 10698 10699
Namaste. Improve your mind, balance, flexibility, and strength during a low-impact, easy-to-follow cardio workout that incorporates a DVD with live instruction. With the aid of a chair, resistance training, and stretching, learn to relax your mind and body, promoting active mindfulness and meditation. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes. Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / Lori Jaynes Sa Sa Sa Th Th Th
Senior Recreation Center / Lori Jaynes 4/4 – 4/25 5/2 – 5/30 6/6 – 6/27
2 – 3 PM 2 – 3 PM 2 – 3 PM
Chair Yoga
Ages: 55 Yrs + Sa Sa Sa
4/2 – 4/23 5/7 – 5/28 6/4 – 6/25
10671 10672 10673
Wylie Parks & Recreation | Activity Menu | Spring 2020
4/4 – 4/25 5/2 – 5/30 6/6 – 6/27 4/2 – 4/30 5/7 – 5/28 6/11 – 6/25
10:15 – 11 AM 10:15 – 11 AM 10:15 – 11 AM 1 – 1:45 PM 1 – 1:45 PM 1 – 1:45 PM
No No No No No No
Charge Charge Charge Charge Charge Charge
10662 10663 10664 10666 10667 10668
FLEX REG
Pick the individual class dates you want.
Beneficial for all fitness and experience levels, yoga produces a feeling of well-being and bodyawareness. Improve circulation, elongate muscles, and settle your mind. This total mind-body workout features cardiovascular conditioning, functional strength, flexibility, muscle balance, and relaxation. No prior yoga experience necessary. Ages: 13 Yrs + Wylie Recreation Center / Patti Bradley 9:30 - 10:45 AM
$7 / Class Meeting
Wylie Recreation Center / Katharine Isbell M W
6:30 - 7:30 PM
$7 / Class Meeting
Boot Camp Need a workout boost? Power up to the next level of strength, stability, and endurance. Target the entire body with calisthenics, core workouts, cardio exercises, and weight training. Feel good about fitness. Working out with a group promotes enhanced energy levels, reduces stress, and increases your commitment to a fitness routine. Ages: 13 Yrs +
Zumba Ditch the workout and join the party. This fusion of Latin and international music and dance creates a dynamic, exciting, and effective cardio session. The routines feature interval training techniques with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Lose yourself in energetic moves while shaping up. Ages: 13 Yrs + Wylie Recreation Center / Erin Larew Tu Th W
Gentle Flow Yoga offers guided instruction that welcomes all fitness and experience levels. Gain muscle strength, improve core balance, and increase overall relaxation through essential yoga poses and breathing techniques. Coordinate breathing with movement to improve mental and physical health and release stress. No prior yoga experience necessary. Ages: 13 Yrs +
Yoga
M W F
Gentle Flow Yoga
6:15 - 7:15 PM 11 AM - 12 PM
$6 / Class Meeting $6 / Class Meeting
Wylie Recreation Center / Leslie Williams Tu Th Sa
9 AM – 10 AM
$6 / Class Meeting
Kickboxing Train for gain. Kick, punch, and sweat your way to fitness goals. Burn calories fast while increasing cardiovascular endurance and toning muscles. Develop coordination while learning boxing combinations such as jabs, hooks, uppercuts, and kicks in a positive and encouraging group setting. Ages: 13 Yrs + Wylie Recreation Center / Angela Baptiste
Zumba Gold Join the party and be a part of the Zumba movement. This aerobic fitness program with Latin flare fits your needs. Practice the basic steps of samba, salsa, merengue, and mambo set to upbeat Latin rhythms. Move to the beat at a comfortable speed, or modify the intensity of your workout with the use of a chair. All dance levels welcome. Wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes. Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / Lori Jaynes Tu
2 PM - 3 PM
$3 / Class Meeting
Sa M
9 AM – 10 AM 7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
$6 / Class Meeting $6 / Class Meeting
Balance and Strength Life is all about balance. Build muscle strength, improve joint flexibility, and boost energy levels. Progressive exercise movements increase balance and enhance reaction time. Use a variety of equipment and specific exercises to gradually improve stability and fine-tune posture. Discover and practice techniques for fall prevention. Wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / Nancy Cunningham Th Sa
9:15 AM – 10 AM
$5 / Class Meeting
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Ballet and Tap Combo
Tutus and Tap
Discover the dancer within. Enhance overall body control, improve confidence, and increase strength through progressive movements. Learn fun and artistic choreography that emphasizes technique, coordination, and creativity. Study proper foot placement, dance terminology, and body alignment while learning the fundamentals of ballet and tap. Wear black leotard, white tights, and ballet and tap shoes.
Tap, twist, and twirl. Young dancers increase coordination, enhance balance, and improve confidence as you plié, chassé, and pirouette across the floor. Learn the techniques needed to build a foundation in ballet, tap, and rhythm. Enjoy a variety of fun equipment such as balls, hula hoops, and mats. Wear black leotard, white tights, and ballet and tap shoes.
Ages: 5 – 10 Yrs
Wylie Recreation Center / Anderson Performing Arts
Wylie Recreation Center / Anderson Performing Arts Tu Tu Tu
4/7 – 4/28 5/5 – 5/19 6/9 – 6/30
6:15 – 7 PM 6:15 – 7 PM 6:15 – 7 PM
$49 $40 $49
10384 10385 10386
Ages: 2 – 4 Yrs Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu
4/7 – 4/28 5/5 – 5/19 6/9 – 6/30 4/7 – 4/28 5/5 – 5/19 6/9 – 6/30
5:15 – 5:45 PM 5:15 – 5:45 PM 5:15 – 5:45 PM 5:45 – 6:15 PM 5:45 – 6:15 PM 5:45 – 6:15 PM
$39 $30 $39 $39 $30 $39
10389 10390 10391 10393 10394 10395
Mom and Tot
REC PASS HOLDERS SAVE 20% ON MOST ACTIVITIES DURING EARLY BIRD ONLINE REGISTRATION: MARCH 1 – 7
EARLY BIRD SAVE 5%
REC PASS SAVE 15%
Tots rock! Delight in new toys, new people, and enrich the relationship between parent and toddler. Enhance baby’s motor skills, boost cognitive development, and enhance memory. Bond with your tot through creative movement, songs, and chants. Explore a variety of rhythms, sounds, and musical instruments. Parent participation required. Register per child. $6 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Ages: 4 Mos – 15 Mos Wylie Recreation Center / Anderson Performing Arts Tu Tu
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4/7 – 4/28 5/5 – 5/19
10 – 10:30 AM 10 – 10:30 AM
$39 + supply fee $30 + supply fee
10397 10398
Piano Without music, life would B flat. Increase patience, confidence, and concentration training your ears for tone. Sharpen fine motor skills and understand the concepts of time and tempo. Learn to read music playing a variety of pieces, from simple songs to Beethoven’s sonatas. $10 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Keyboard provided. Bring folder and pencil. Ages: 6 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Caryl Booker W W W
4/8 – 4/29 5/6 – 5/27 6/3 – 6/24
5:45 – 6:15 PM 5:45 – 6:15 PM 5:45 – 6:15 PM
$45 + supply fee $45 + supply fee $45 + supply fee
10400 10401 10402
Music Makers Start the music! Boost listening skills, enhance cognitive abilities, and socialize with new friends. Establish a sense of rhythm, engage in-group activities, and nurture creative movement. Play music inspired by your favorite tunes on the keyboard. $20 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Alternatively, purchase supplies on your own. Supply List prints on receipt. Keyboard provided. Ages: 2 – 4 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Caryl Booker Tu Tu
4/7 – 4/28 5/5 – 5/26
10:45 – 11:15 AM 10:45 – 11:15 AM
$45 + supply fee $45 + supply fee
10404 10405
Game Design Versus Activate Player Two! Increase problem-solving ability, improve critical thinking skills, and gain technical confidence while programming character movements, creating complex environments, and producing an interactive story for your very own video game. Learn to design, plan, and code a joystick video game for two players. Take home your finished Windows PC game. $5 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Ages: 9 – 14 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / 8Bit Education M
4/6 – 4/27
5 – 6 PM
$79 + supply fee
10410
LEGO Animation Create your very own LEGO Movie. Learn the art of film editing, tips to maintain organization, and how to capture still images. Build the sets, produce a script, create the voice overs, and edit stills to bring the movie to life. Access your video via download link. $5 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Ages: 8 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / 8Bit Education Tu
5/5 – 5/26
5 – 6 PM
$79 + supply fee
10411
Minecraft Arctic Realm Brr ... it is cold in here. Work with a team, boost creativity, and enhance problem-solving skills. Analyze resources, control blocks, and assemble complex buildings to survive the harsh arctic environment. Collaborate with peers to create a thriving city on top of a frozen mountain. $5 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Ages: 9 – 14 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / 8Bit Education F
4/3 – 4/24
5 – 6 PM
$79 + supply fee
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10412
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ARTS Organizing 101 Overwhelmed with clutter? Reduce stress, gain energy and calm from the space, and clear your head and home of clutter. Discover the essentials of home organizing including living areas, office, kid’s room, email, and paper. Learn techniques, methods, and systems to tackle messes and regain control of the space. Bring notebook and pen. Ages: 18 Yrs + Wylie Recreation Center / Jennifer Whetten Sa
4/4 – 4/25
10 – 11 AM
$69
10413
Sewing Workshop I needle little more thread. Increase attention to detail, enhance concentration, and socialize with friends. Learn to operate a sewing machine and then measure, pin, and cut fabrics. Utilize a variety of patterns to create unique sewn items. $10 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Bring sewing machine; a few available upon request. Ages: 8 – 16 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Amber Smith
Storage Pod Get organized. Sew a fun and functional storage pod to take home. Sa
4/4
9:30 AM – 12 PM
$25 + supply fee
10415
Fish Bag Sew excited, I can hardly bait! Cut, create, and sew a fish laundry bag. Sa
5/2
9:30 AM – 12 PM
$25 + supply fee
Basic Floral Design Fill your world with color. Under the guidance of a professional florist, design a floral masterpiece by combining colors, choosing proper flower combinations, and creating the right balance. Make anything from quaint corsages to beautiful arrangements for your home. All supplies provided. Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / Kate Philippi Tu Tu Tu
4/7 5/5 6/2
10 – 11 AM 10 – 11 AM 10 – 11 AM
$5 $5 $5
10352 10458 10459
10416
Card Making Think outside the card store. Create your own greetings, birthday wishes, and thank you notes. Embellish paper with stamps, stickers, folds, fonts, and more. Get hands-on assistance crafting two unique, personalized cards for friends and family. All supplies provided. Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / Angela Daniel Th Th Th
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4/9 5/14 6/11
10 – 11 AM 10 – 11 AM 10 – 11 AM
$5 $5 $5
10461 10462 10463
Scrap It!
Sewing A stitch in time saves nine, or sew they say. Enhance fine motor skills, boost reading comprehension, and apply math. Learn to read and follow directions, then cut and pin fabric. Discover how to operate a sewing machine to make pajama pants and a hanging car bag. Supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Bring sewing machine; a few available upon request. Ages: 8 – 16 Yrs
Ages: 55 Yrs +
Wylie Recreation Center / Amber Smith
Senior Recreation Center / Shirley Poulan
Pajama Pants $12 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Bring sewing machine; a few available upon request. M
4/6 – 4/27
4:30 – 5:30 PM
Scrapbooking is a work of heart. Preserve special memories through creativity, discover skills to balance pages and create a beautiful display for your photos. Embellish your creations by utilizing cutting techniques, stickers, stamps, and more. Share and receive tips with fellow scrappers over lunch. Bring current project and supplies to class. Cutting tools, tape runners, stamps, and pizza provided.
$59 + supply fee
10418
Hanging Car Bag
Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu
4/14 4/21 5/12 5/19 6/9 6/16
9 9 9 9 9 9
AM AM AM AM AM AM
– – – – – –
1 1 1 1 1 1
PM PM PM PM PM PM
$5 $5 $5 $5 $5 $5
10465 10466 10467 10468 10469 10470
$10 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Bring sewing machine; a few available upon request. M
5/4 – 5/18
4:30 – 5:30 PM
$59 + supply fee
10419
Cooking Craze Reveal your inner sous chef. Gain valuable cooking experience, expand your taste palate, and become comfortable in the kitchen. Learn how to safely use kitchen tools as you experiment with different flavors and ingredients. Enjoy eating the delicious treats you prepared at the end of each class. $12 supply fee payable to instructor at the first class. Ages: 7 – 14 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Chefsville ®
Cinnamon Rolls I like the way you roll! Bake, frost, and stuff gooey, yummy, sweet cinnamon rolls. Sa
4/25
10 AM – 12 PM
$19 + supply fee
10421
Taco Bar Let’s taco ‘bout it! Cook the meat, prepare the toppings, and whip up sauces for the taco bar. Sa
5/9
10 AM – 12:30 PM
$19 + supply fee
10422
Cookie Decorating Decorate cookies like a pro. Discover the tips and tricks to frosting and decorating cookies. Sa
6/20
10 AM – 12 PM
$19 + supply fee
10423
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ARTS Gardening Embrace your green thumb. Learn and share gardening tips while socializing with friends. Grow your very own fruits and vegetables alongside a skilled instructor. Gain valuable plant care tips. Seeds, tools, and soil provided. Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / Kate Philippi W W W W W W
4/1 4/15 5/6 5/20 6/3 6/17
8:30 8:30 8:30 8:30 8:30 8:30
– – – – – –
9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30 9:30
AM AM AM AM AM AM
$5 $5 $5 $5 $5 $5
10472 10473 10474 10475 10476 10477
Model Masters Release your inner craftsman. Glue, hammer, and paint wood model kits into custom works of art while progressing at your own pace. Socialize with friends, enhance dexterity, and create a model masterpiece. New project featured each month. All supplies provided.
Rock On
Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / Matt Kruse F F F
4/3 – 4/24* 1:30 – 2:30 PM **No class 4/17 5/1 – 5/29 1:30 – 2:30 PM 6/5 – 6/26 1:30 – 2:30 PM
No Charge
10479
No Charge No Charge
10480 10481
Third Monday Book Bunch
Ages: 55 Yrs +
Social networking and a good book. No batteries required. Immerse yourself in a good story with friends. Discuss thrilling tales, mysterious manuscripts, and awe-inspiring adventures. Paperback books selected a month in advance by the group based on group discussion and interest. Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / Donna Shirley M M M
4/20 5/18 6/15
12:30 – 1:30 PM 12:30 – 1:30 PM 12:30 – 1:30 PM
No Charge No Charge No Charge
#WylieRocks. Join in the painted-rock craze that provides creative time with friends while turning plain rocks into works of art. Follow step-by-step painting instruction to create a beautiful addition for your home garden or the Senior Rec Center’s Inspirational Rock Garden. All supplies provided.
10483 10484 10485
Senior Recreation Center / Pam Little Tu Tu Tu
4/21 5/19 6/16
12:30 – 2 PM 12:30 – 2 PM 12:30 – 2 PM
No Charge No Charge No Charge
10487 10488 10489
Craft Corner Get crafty. Create one-of-a-kind treasures to keep or share with your friends and family. Quick and easy projects include something for everyone. Learn a new skill, or show off an old one in a friendly environment with fellow crafters. All supplies provided. Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center / Alexis Armstrong W W W
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4/15 5/20 6/17
12:30 – 1:30 PM 12:30 – 1:30 PM 12:30 – 1:30 PM
No Charge No Charge No Charge
10512 10513 10514
Good Yarns
Wreath Making
Get hooked. Chain, slip stitch, and double crochet your next craft project. Learn the basic steps of crochet while experimenting with a variety of color schemes and textures. Take home a great handmade project and the skills to make many more. All supplies provided.
Deck out your door. Create a beautiful wreath using a variety of textures, ribbon, and décor. Learn how to select and place stems and color for a balanced and whimsical look. Take it home or surprise a friend with a unique handmade gift. All supplies provided.
Ages: 55 Yrs +
Senior Recreation Center / Lupe Kuharsky
Senior Recreation Center / Michelle Stone
Beginner M M M M M M M M M M
4/13 4/27 5/11 6/8 6/22 4/13 4/27 5/11 6/8 6/22
12:30 – 1:30 12:30 – 1:30 12:30 – 1:30 12:30 – 1:30 12:30 – 1:30 2 – 3 PM 2 – 3 PM 2 – 3 PM 2 – 3 PM 2 – 3 PM
PM PM PM PM PM
No No No No No No No No No No
Charge Charge Charge Charge Charge Charge Charge Charge Charge Charge
10493 10494 10495 10496 10497 10499 10500 10501 10502 10503
No No No No No No
Charge Charge Charge Charge Charge Charge
10505 10506 10507 10508 10509 10510
Ages: 55 Yrs + Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu
4/28 5/26 6/23 4/28 5/26 6/23
12:30 – 1:30 PM 12:30 – 1:30 PM 12:30 – 1:30 PM 2 – 3 PM 2 – 3 PM 2 – 3 PM
$9 $9 $9 $9 $9 $9
10651 10652 10653 10655 10656 10657
Intermediate M M M M M M
4/6 4/20 5/4 5/18 6/1 6/15
1 1 1 1 1 1
– – – – – –
2 2 2 2 2 2
PM PM PM PM PM PM
Creative Confections Treat yourself to the sweetest projects. Discover a world of confectionery delight. Join in for a yummy and simple spin on cakes, candies, and cookies. Use items found in most home kitchens to transform ordinary sweets and treats into edible treasures. Baking supplies and ingredients provided. Ages: 55 Yrs + Senior Recreation Center M M M M
4/27
12:30 – 1:30 PM 12:30 – 1:30 PM 2 – 3 PM
No No No No
Charge Charge Charge Charge
10642 10644 10646 10648
REC PASS HOLDERS SAVE 20% ON MOST ACTIVITIES DURING EARLY BIRD ONLINE REGISTRATION: MARCH 1 – 7
EARLY BIRD SAVE 5%
REC PASS SAVE 15%
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INSTRUCTION Archery Take aim. Gain skills for shooting with accuracy and precision. Develop self-confidence, increase coordination, and build strength. Practice the steps of proper shooting technique, learn range setup, and become familiar with the various parts of the bow. Wear comfortable fitted clothing and tie back loose hair. Ages: 8 – 14 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Bee Egan Th Th Th
4/2 – 4/23 5/7 – 5/28 6/4 – 6/25
5:30 – 6:15 PM 5:30 – 6:15 PM 5:30 – 6:15 PM
$35 $35 $35
10425 10426 10427
Karate Master the Ryubukai Okinawan art of self-defense that employs hand strikes and kicks with swift and calculated movements used to disable or subdue an opponent. Focus on the flow of movement, sparring, and weapons while attaining discipline, self-control, and physical fitness. Ages: 7 – 14 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Yee U
Beginner (Uniform optional) W
4/1 – 6/24* 5:30 – 6:45 PM *No class 4/15, 4/22, and 5/27
$75
10407
Intermediate (Uniform optional) Prerequisite: yellow belt or instructor approval. Optional $30 belt test fee payable to the instructor. Instructor: Dan Thompson. W
4/1 – 6/24* 7 – 8:30 PM *No class 4/15, 4/22, and 5/27
$75
10408
Advanced (Uniform required) Prerequisite: purple belt or instructor approval. Optional $30 belt test fee payable to the instructor. Th
4/2 – 6/25* 6:30 – 8 PM *No class 4/16, 4/23, and 5/28
$75
10409
Soccer Shots Goal! Develop teamwork skills, improve communication, and enhance coordination. Discover basic soccer techniques such as dribbling, shooting, and running while moving a ball. Individual and group activities familiarize participants with the game while preparing young bodies for an active childhood. Tennis shoes only. No cleats. Ages: 3 – 4 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Soccer Shots Th
3/26 – 5/28 3:30 – 4:05 PM
$120
10368
$120
10428
Ages: 5 – 6 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Soccer Shots Th
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3/26 – 5/28 4:15 – 4:50 PM
Soccer Sparks Kick-it. Magnify overall physical development and coordination in a low-pressure, high-skill learning environment. Develop soccer and social skills participating as a group in a structured activity. Enhance dribbling, passing, shooting, and active teamwork strategies. Tennis shoes only. No cleats. Ages: 7 – 9 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Soccer Sparks Tu Tu
4/7 – 5/12 5:30 – 6:15 PM 5/26 – 6/30 5:30 – 6:15 PM
$75 $75
10344 10347
$75 $75
10346 10348
Ages: 10 – 12 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Soccer Sparks Tu Tu
4/7 – 5/12 6:15 – 7 PM 5/26 – 6/30 6:15 – 7 PM
Tennis Learn the thrilling game of tennis. This combination of excitement and effort develops focus, stamina, and confidence. Instruction of basic techniques includes serving, volleying, and forehand/backhand strokes that build a solid tennis foundation. Participate in and have loads of fun while improving skills with this United States Tennis Association Quickstart curriculum. Bring a tennis racquet. Ages: 5 – 7 Yrs
Volleyball
Wylie Recreation Center / Steve Schkade Sa Sa Sa
4/4 – 4/25 5/9 – 5/30 6/6 – 6/27
10 – 11 AM 10 – 11 AM 10 – 11 AM
$59 $59 $59
10355 10356 10357
$59 $59 $59
10359 10360 10361
Ages: 8 – 11 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Steve Schkade Sa Sa Sa
4/4 – 4/25 5/9 – 5/30 6/6 – 6/27
11 AM – 12 PM 11 AM – 12 PM 11 AM – 12 PM
Ages: 12 – 15 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Steve Schkade 4/4 – 4/25 5/9 – 5/30 6/6 – 6/27
Ages: 7 – 11 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Gina Katin W W W
Drill & Play
Sa Sa Sa
Bump, set, and spike. Get a handle on ball control, develop self-confidence, and learn to work strategically as a team. Practice basic volleyball skills like digging, spiking, and serving. Move through various rotations and plays individually and as a team. Bring a pair of kneepads.
12 – 1:30 PM 12 – 1:30 PM 12 – 1:30 PM
10363 10364 10365
ON MOST ACTIVITIES DURING EARLY BIRD ONLINE REGISTRATION: MARCH 1 – 7
SAVE 5%
5:30 – 6:30 PM 5:30 – 6:30 PM 5:30 – 6:30 PM
$55 $45 $45
10371 10372 10373
$55 $45 $45
10375 10376 10377
$55 $45 $45
10379 10380 10381
Ages: 12 – 16 Yrs $75 $75 $75
REC PASS HOLDERS SAVE 20%
EARLY BIRD
4/1 – 4/29 5/6 – 5/27 6/3 – 6/24
REC PASS
Wylie Recreation Center / Gina Katin W W W
4/1 – 4/29 5/6 – 5/27 6/3 – 6/24
6:30 – 7:30 PM 6:30 – 7:30 PM 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Advanced Ages: 10 – 16 Yrs Wylie Recreation Center / Gina Katin W W W
4/1 – 4/29 5/6 – 5/27 6/3 – 6/24
7:35 – 8:35 PM 7:35 – 8:35 PM 7:35 – 8:35 PM
SAVE 15%
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TRIPS Chow Critics Foodies unite. Join your fellow food lovers and expand your palate by trying all the best restaurants around town. Enjoy anything from down home to uptown cuisine, and top it off with a sweet treat. Bring money for lunch and dessert. Ages: 55 Yrs +
Starwood Cafe Th
4/2
11 AM – 2 PM
No Charge
10679
11 AM – 2 PM
No Charge
10680
11 AM – 2 PM
No Charge
10681
Community BBQ Th
5/7
Scotty P’s Th
6/4
Military Heritage Collection
Audie Murphy Museum Take a trip to Hunt County and discover the rich and fascinating history of the American cotton industry along with memorabilia of local war hero and movie star Audie Murphy. Learn about the heyday of the cotton fields, tour the Ende-Gillard House Museum furnished with cotton artifacts from the 1800s, and military artifacts from the battlefields of the 20th century. Bring money for lunch. Ages: 55 Yrs + Th
5/14
10:30 AM – 3:30 PM $19
10682
Heard Natural Science Museum Become one with nature. Discover local animal habitats, conservation and preservation measures, and appreciate nature through education during a docent led tour. Visit the resident lemurs, owls, snakes, and turtles throughout the Wildlife Sanctuary, and get moving with friends on the Heard nature trails. Ages: 55 Yrs + Th
22
4/9
10:45 AM – 3 PM
$25
Hands-on history. Discover military artifacts from the 1800s to present day at the Military Heritage Collection of North Texas. Interact with the exhibits, ride and drive military vehicles, and learn to operate historic small arms during a docent lead tour. Take in the collection of monster military trucks and armored vehicles, and observe rare photographs and artwork. Ages: 55 Yrs + Th
4/23
9:30 AM – 2 PM
$9
10684
Red Head Barrels As smooth as Tennessee whiskey. Visit a fully operational whiskey factory in Wylie. Listen to a guided discussion on the process of producing whiskey and bourbon, and learn how the wood is prepped for handmade oak barrels. Taste a selection of whiskeys and bourbons, and take home a souvenir shot glass. Ages: 55 Yrs + Th
10683
Wylie Parks & Recreation | Activity Menu | Spring 2020
4/16
11:15 AM – 2:45 PM $25
10685
Tanger Outlet Mall Bargain shop ‘til you drop. Spend the afternoon at over 30 name-brand discount stores, stroll the outdoor mall, and chat with friends. Stop by Shopper Services and pick up your Little Red Book of Big Savings, and shop for the best deal.
QUESTIONS? Contact Wylie Senior Rec Center staff by email or phone. Recreation@WylieTexas.gov
Ages: 55 Yrs +
972-516-6340
Th
All aboard! Travel along the historic Cotton Belt Route between Grapevine and the Fort Worth Stockyards. Enjoy riding in authentic 1920s and 1930s Victorian-style coaches, socialize with friends, and delight in countryside views from the train. Ages: 55 Yrs + 5/23
8:30 AM – 2:30 PM $29
10 AM – 4:30 PM
$15
10689
Collin County History Museum
Grapevine Vintage Railroad
Sa
4/30
10686
Honor the past, connect with the present, and embrace the future. Step back in time to the historic 1911 Post Office building and discover artifacts, photographs, land records, and more from Collin County. Experience the exhibit “McKinney Then and Now” with an augmented reality feature that allows live comparisons of early McKinney to present day. Take a self-guided tour, then explore, shop, and eat in McKinney’s historic downtown square. Ages: 55 Yrs +
U.S. Bureau of Engraving
Th
Money talks! Two floors of interactive exhibits and displays showcase the history of currency in the United States. Take a self-guided tour from an enclosed walkway over the production floor and observe the intricate art of printing money. Bring money for lunch. Ages: 55 Yrs + Th
6/18
9 AM – 3:30 PM
$19
10687
Be inspired. Travel to the Art Center of Plano located in the historic Saigling House to expand your knowledge of art and socialize with fiends. The stateof-the-art gallery space houses local artist exhibits, and supports and promotes art and arts education in the community. Ages: 55 Yrs + Th
6/11
9:45 AM – 1:45 PM $15
10688
10 AM – 4 PM
$9
10690
Blase Family Farm The bluer the berry, the sweeter the juice. Travel to Blase Family Farm for an afternoon of fresh air, friends, and blueberries. Pick your own basket among the 13,000 blueberry bushes, and enjoy a nature walk featuring a root cellar, and cistern. Ages: 55 Yrs + Sa
Art Centre of Plano
5/28
6/27
9:45 AM – 1:30 PM $9
10691
INCLUSION The City of Wylie encourages people of all abilities to participate in recreation activities together and to register for activities that are of interest to them. We strive to promote activities that provide a positive, independent recreation experience for everyone. Reasonable accommodations are provided based on the individual needs and abilities of each participant who has a disability. To make a request for accommodation, please contact the facility supervisor where the activity is coordinated prior to registration.
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ACTIVITY
INDEX BY LOCATION WYLIE RECREATION CENTER Adventures in Art, 6 Archery, 20 Artosaurus Dinosaurs, 10 Ballet and Tap Combo, 14 Baseball Fundamentals, 5 Basketball Champions, 10 Battle Bots, 10 Boot Camp, 13 Cooking Craze, 17 Creative Cooking, 7 Creative Writing, 7 Dodgeball and Agility Games, 4
Drawing Workshop, 8 Drumming, 19 Forensic Investigators, 5 Friday Workshop, 8 Frozen Dance, 7 Game Design Versus, 15 Gentle Flow Yoga, 13 Invention Convention, 11 Jedi Master LEGO Engineering, 9 Karate, 20 Kickboxing, 13 Kickin’ Karate, 10 Kid News Channel, 5 LEGO Animation, 15 LEGO Olympic Robotics, 5
BY AGE GROUP KIDS Adventures in Art, 6 Archery, 20 Artosaurus Dinosaurs, 10 Ballet and Tap Combo, 14 Baseball Fundamentals, 5 Basketball Champions, 10 Battle Bots, 10 Cooking Craze, 17 Creative Cooking, 7 Creative Writing, 7 Dodgeball and Agility Games, 4 Drawing Workshop, 8 Drumming, 19 Forensic Investigators, 5 Friday Workshop, 8 Frozen Dance, 7 Game Design Versus, 15 Invention Convention, 11 Jedi Master LEGO Engineering, 9 Karate, 20 Kickin’ Karate, 10 Kid News Channel, 5 LEGO Animation, 15 LEGO Olympic Robotics, 5 LEGO Robotics, 6 LEGO Robotics Mindstorm, 6 Minecraft Arctic Realm, 15
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Minecraft Societies, 6 Mini Jedi LEGO Engineering, 9 Mom and Tot, 14 Music Makers, 15 Music of the World, 11 Ninja Escape, 6 Piano, 16 Popsicle Zumba, 3 Roblox Game Design, 11 Roller Coaster Science, 10 Rookies Performance, 10 Rookies T-Ball, 8 Screenplay Writing, 4 Sewing, 17 Sewing Workshop, 16 So You Wanna Dance, 10 Soccer Shots, 20 Soccer Sparks, 21 Splash Dash, 9 Summertime Sewing, 7 Tennis, 21 Total Sports, 4 Tutus and Tap, 14 Urban Adventures, 9 Volleyball, 21 Volleyball Fanatic, 4 Wonderful World of Wizardry, 6 Young Entrepreneur, 8
LEGO Robotics, 6 LEGO Robotics Mindstorm, 6 Minecraft Arctic Realm, 15 Minecraft Societies, 6 Mini Jedi LEGO Engineering, 9 Mom and Tot, 14 Music Makers, 15 Music of the World, 11 Ninja Escape, 6 Organizing 101, 16 Piano, 15 Popsicle Zumba, 3 Roblox Game Design, 11 Roller Coaster Science, 10 Rookies Performance, 10 Rookies T-Ball, 8 Screenplay Writing, 4 Sewing, 17 Sewing Workshop, 16 So You Wanna Dance, 10 Soccer Shots, 20 Soccer Sparks, 21 Splash Dash, 9 Summertime Sewing, 7 Tennis, 21
Total Sports, 4 Tutus and Tap, 14 Urban Adventures, 9 Volleyball, 21 Volleyball Fanatic, 4 Wonderful World of Wizardry, 6 Yoga, 13 Young Entrepreneur, 8 Zumba, 13
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ADULTS
Adventures in Art, 6 Archery, 20 Basketball Champions, 10 Boot Camp, 13 Cooking Craze, 17 Creative Cooking, 7 Creative Writing, 7 Forensic Investigators, 5 Friday Workshop, 8 Game Design Versus, 15 Gentle Flow Yoga, 13 Karate, 20 Kickboxing, 13 Kickin’ Karate, 10 LEGO Olympic Robotics, 5 Minecraft Arctic Realm, 15 Popsicle Zumba, 3 Roblox Game Design, 11 Screenplay Writing, 4 Sewing, 17 Sewing Workshop, 16 Summertime Sewing, 7 Tennis, 21 Volleyball, 21 Yoga, 13 Zumba, 13
Boot Camp, 13 Gentle Flow Yoga, 13 Kickboxing, 13 Organizing 101, 16 Popsicle Zumba, 3 Tai Chi, 13 Zumba, 13
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SENIOR RECREATION CENTER Art Centre of Plano, 23 Audie Murphy Museum, 22 Balance and Strength, 13 Basic Floral Design, 16 Blase Family Farm, 23 Card Making, 16 Celebration Luncheon, 3 Chair Yoga, 12 Chow Critics, 22 Collin County History Museum, 23 Craft Corner, 18 Creative Confections, 19
ADULTS 55 YRS + Basic Floral Design, 16 Art Centre of Plano, 23 Audie Murphy Museum, 22 Balance and Strength, 13 Blase Family Farm, 23 Boot Camp, 13 Card Making, 16 Celebration Luncheon, 3 Chair Yoga, 12 Chow Critics, 22 Collin County History Museum, 23 Craft Corner, 18 Creative Confections, 19 Dinner Double Feature, 3 Facts and Snacks, 3 Gardening, 18 Gentle Flow Yoga, 13 Golden Tai Chi, 12 Good Yarns, 19 Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 23
Dinner Double Feature, 3 Facts and Snacks, 3 Gardening, 18 Golden Tai Chi, 12 Good Yarns, 19 Grapevine Vintage Railroad, 23 Heard Natural Science Museum, 22 Military Heritage Collection, 22 Model Masters, 18 Pancake Breakfast, 3 Red Head Barrels, 22 Rock On, 18 Scrap It!, 17 Sock Hop Senior Prom, 3 Tai Chi, 12 Tanger Outlet Mall, 23 The Reelers, 3 Third Monday Book Bunch, 18 U.S. Bureau of Engraving, 23 Wellness Tai Chi, 12 Wreath Making, 19 Zumba Gold, 13
Heard Natural Science Museum, 22 Kickboxing, 13 Military Heritage Collection, 22 Model Masters, 18 Organizing 101, 16 Pancake Breakfast, 3 Popsicle Zumba, 3 Red Head Barrels, 22 Rock On, 18 Scrap It!, 17 Sock Hop Senior Prom, 3 Tai Chi, 12 Tanger Outlet Mall, 23 The Reelers, 3 Third Monday Book Bunch, 18 U.S. Bureau of Engraving, 23 Wellness Tai Chi, 12 Wreath Making, 19 Yoga, 13 Zumba, 13 Zumba Gold, 13
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EXPERTS 8BIT EDUCATION offers a variety of digital media classes ranging from game design to cinematography. Adrian R. Sanchez, owner of 8Bit Education, is an ITT Graduate with Honors in the area of media technologies. He has been teaching throughout the Dallas Metropolitan area and has been working with Dallas International since 2011. His goal is to prepare students for the evergrowing IT markets. Adrian creates fun, interactive, and educational courses, which can be viewed on Facebook @8BitEducation and on Twitter @8BitEdu. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since June 2013. ABRAKADOODLE® strives
to provide a dynamic learning environment that actively sparks children’s imagination. Strategically designed lesson plans are based upon popular children’s books and are aimed to build cognitive, fine motor, and language skills. Kids are encouraged to explore their originality through process art and build confidence in their own creativity. Abrakadoodle provides adventure into art education and helps develop an appreciation of art.
ANDERSON PERFORMING ARTS
is owned and operated by Kristine Anderson. Mrs. Kristine was born and raised in Orange County, California, where she began her dancing journey at the tender age of 3. She continued dancing and competing with local dance studios throughout her childhood. In 2007, Mrs. Kristine began teaching classes. Her vision is to share her love and passion of dance, cheer, music, and theater with children. She hopes to inspire her students and create performers of tomorrow. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since June 2017.
ALEXIS ARMSTRONG offers craft instruction. She has been working for the Senior Recreation Center since 2017. Alexis has always enjoyed crafting with family and friends. She has helped with the holiday craft projects and decorating for parties and luncheons, and has even taken on the role of bingo caller since becoming a member of the team. Alexis enjoys helping others expand their creative expression and have fun. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since January 2018. ANGELA BATISTE has been
teaching fitness classes since 2005. She began as a martial arts enthusiast and quickly expanded her realm of knowledge to Kick Boxing, group fitness, and personal training. Wellness of the entire body is a personal passion, and Angela holds a certificate in nutrition. Since 2005, Angela has been teaching in the corporate world, in churches, and in studios. She is very excited to bring her fascination with fitness to the Recreation Center.
CARYL BOOKER has been sharing
her passion for music with children since 2004. She learned to play piano as a child from her mother who was the church pianist. Caryl loves to see her students conquer new songs that boost their confidence. She strives to make a positive impact in children’s lives through the gift of music.
PATTI BRADLEY is a 200-Hour Yoga Alliance-certified instructor with additional training from CorePower Yoga, YogaFit, and the Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research. Patti mixes several types of yoga into her teaching style, including Vinyasa, Power, and Hatha, paying special attention to transitions, alignment, safety, and fun. She loves that participants of all ages and mobility levels can enjoy the exploration and practice of yoga. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since October 2012.
TRIAUNA CAREY enjoys sharing her passion for sports and academics with the youth. Since 2009, she has been running basketball camps, officiating games, and coaching in competitive youth leagues. Triauna also values working with students in courses such as English Literature, Creative Writing, and Rhetoric and Composition. She has been actively teaching Creative Writing since 2014. Triauna’s goal is for the youth to explore, imagine, have fun, and create. CHALLENGE ISLAND is owned by Janet Epstein. Janet is passionate about fostering a love of learning in children. She spent 23 years in primary public education as a teacher and an administrator. In 2015, she took on a new venture. Her love of science, math, and engineering led her to Challenge Island. It is her hope that all children will discover new capabilities and come away with a desire to learn more about all things related to STEAM. CHEFSVILLE® has been owned by Scott Horwitz, executive director, since May 2006. His program empowers kids to make healthier food choices by providing opportunities to experiment with various flavors and food groups while learning about nutrition. Scott brings his years of chef experience to the classroom to give youngsters the opportunity to play with food because food should be fun! Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since September 2015. JARED CHONTOS has been playing the drums since 2004. His passion for percussion led him to earn his Bachelor of Arts in Commercial Music from Trevecca Nazarene University. After graduation, he quickly began teaching private and group drum lessons. He currently serves as the Head of the Music Department and Drum Line Instructor for Lucas Christian Academy. Jared loves to see children get excited and enthusiastic about drumming. ANGELA DANIEL teaches Creative
Confections and Card Making. She has been working for the City of Wylie since 2010 and at the Senior Recreation Center since 2016. Angela loves sharing her creativity and recipes with those around her. She has many great memories of cooking and baking with her grandmother, mother, and children. Her favorite quote is, “The fondest memories happen while gathered around the table.” Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since September 2016.
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EXPERTS CONTINUED BEE EGAN is a certified USA Level 1
Archery Instructor. Bee began participating in the sport recreationally in 2013. She gained her love of archery through her family who taught her about the sport. Bee enjoys shooting with her family and participating in friendly competitions. Bee’s objective is to share her passion for archery with others.
SANDY ELKINS offers fine art
painting classes. She started painting as a hobby in 2005. In 2011, she became a Robert Garden Certified Instructor. Her lessons include using oil paint, acrylic paint, watercolors, oil pastels, and charcoal. She teaches several techniques using the different mediums, through monthly classes and camps. She teaches perspective, color theory, and timesaving brush strokes, so students may develop a greater understanding of the visual world. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since July 2012.
ENGINEERING FOR KIDS® brings math, science, technology, and engineering to children in a fun and challenging way. They encourage children to have fun while using their knowledge of engineering and science to design, create, and improve solutions to engineering problems. Programs are designed to meet national standards in STEM education from science, technology, engineering, and mathematicsaffiliated associations. Engineering for Kids® engages students in hands-on, real-world engineering experiences. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since June 2014.
KATHARINE ISBELL, a Registered
Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance, has completed over 500 hours of yoga training and has been teaching in the Wylie area since 2008. Her specialty is Gentle Flow Yoga in which poses and flows, chosen to suit the student’s abilities, are sequenced into a coherent practice. Her desire is to build stronger, healthier participants by sequentially relaxing different areas of the body while strengthening others. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since February 2008.
LORI JAYNES teaches Zumba Fitness. She considers herself a late bloomer in the exercise world, but believes it is never too late to begin a healthy lifestyle. Lori began working for the Senior Recreation Center in 2016, and received her Zumba Basic certification in 2017, and Zumba Gold certification in 2018 in order to share her passion for dance and music with seniors. Lori’s goal is to get you moving and show that exercise should be about having fun. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since October 2017. GINA KATIN has been coaching
volleyball since 2011. She plays competitive sand volleyball every week, but her true passion is teaching kids. Gina has coached all ages, from kindergarten all the way through high school. Her classes focus on the rules, plays, and techniques of volleyball. Gina’s goal is to coach in such a way that kids become confident with handling the ball and acquire a love for the sport.
MATT KRUSE leads Model Masters
and Texas Hold ‘Em instruction. Since joining the Senior Recreation Center staff in 2013, he has become the goto handyman and card dealer. Matt is an experienced woodcrafter who can build anything from cabinetry to decorative figurines. Matt perfected his woodworking and whittling skills while growing up on the family farm. He loves to teach others the trade. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since June 2014.
FUGITIVE FITNESS is owned
and operated by Chad Deaver. After receiving his degree from University of Texas at Dallas, Chad discovered the fascinating world of parkour while searching for an outlet from his nine-to-five routine. Now he holds certifications from Cooper Institute, World Parkour, Freerunning Federation. His goal is to share his passion and love for parkour with the youth.
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LUPE KUHARSKY offers wreath making. Lupe is a former educator and administrator from Mesquite ISD and has been a participant of the Senior Recreation Center since 2012. After retirement, she was inspired to start crafting by her sister, who makes beautiful jewelry, and neighbor, who made wreaths. In addition to making wreaths, Lupe’s favorite crafts are sewing one-of-a kind blue jean purses/ bags and cross stitching. She loves seeing the excitement from the ladies as they finish their own individual wreaths. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since September 2016. ERIN LAREW has a passion for both people and Zumba that led to her becoming an instructor in early 2009. Erin brings a positive, vivacious attitude to the classroom, and it is reflected in her dance style. Classes are lively and interactive. Erin has participated in several major Wylie Recreation Center events, including Club Sweat. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since April 2011. PAM LITTLE leads the Rock On class at Wylie Senior Recreation Center. She has been part of the Senior Recreation Center team since 2016 and strongly believes in expressing yourself through art. Her love for crafting began when she was a Brownie in Girl Scouts and has grown into a full-time hobby in her adult life. Pam is a patient leader and enjoys engaging with her students in new crafting projects. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since October 2017. KATE PHILIPPI teaches Basic Floral Design and Gardening. She has been an active participant of the Senior Recreation Center since 2014. Kate started in the floral industry in 1973. She studied floral design and earned her Florist Transworld Delivery master design certification. She has owned four flower shops in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and taught floral design at the Tulsa Technology Center for 12 years. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since June 2016.
PLAY-WELL originated in 1997 when Tim Bowen had the idea to get kids engaged and excited about the concepts of engineering, architecture, and physics using LEGO. Play-Well’s mission is to help kids solve problems, provide an opportunity for creative expression, and develop teamwork skills through building elaborate objects and collaborating with their peers. Play-Well is dedicated to kids having fun and expressing themselves through the world of play.
SHIRLEY POULAN leads Scrap It! After retiring from air conditioning contracting, Shirley found herself with a creative mind and a lot of free time. She began scrap booking to created unique and meaningful gifts for each of her grandchildren to own when they graduate from high school. Now, Shirley is excited to share her skills with others and help them turn their memories into precious works of art. JAMES RANDELL has been
practicing Tibetan, Wu, Wu (Hao), and Yang tai chi since 1990. He began his student teaching in 1998 under the direction of his teacher and mentor Dr. Robert Carpenter in New Mexico. After four years of training, James was awarded a black belt and the title of “Sifu” (teacher) in Yang style tai chi in 2000. He has taught at the YMCA in Dallas and Plano, as well as private and semi-private classes. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since April 2011.
STEVE SCHKADE has been teaching Tennis since 1980 and is a Unites States Professional Tennis Association certified coach. He coached for 14 years at Frisco ISD and 13 years at Allen ISD, building both of the tennis programs into consistent top 10 programs in the state of Texas. Coach Schkade was named Dallas Morning News All Area Coach of the Year in 2008. He has also been named Coach of the Year at the 3-A, 4-A, and 5-A levels. SCIENCE MATTERS has been
offering high-quality STEM enrichment programs since 1999. Their handson, inquiry-based curriculum sparks imagination and fires up creativity. Science Matters introduces young scientists to chemistry, physics, biology, and more. They bring science to life through daily projects and activities. Science Matters’ goal is to ensure that every child has meaningful hands-on STEM experiences.
DONNA SHIRLEY from the Smith
Public Library heads up the Third Monday Book Bunch. She has been with the library since 2003. Donna earned her Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies at Oklahoma Christian University and received a Master of Library Science from The University of Oklahoma. While she enjoys reading nonfiction and many other genres, she is especially fond of British mysteries and horror. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since November 2015.
AMBER SMITH has been sewing since 1992. Her passion for fabrics, stitches, and embroidery began with her mother, who taught her the art of sewing and quilting. At the age of 11, Amber began selling her sewn items and handmade doll clothes. Amber strives to boost hand-eye coordination, self-confidence, and creativity within her students. She has taught sewing and held private lessons since 2011. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since January 2013. SOCCER SHOTS is a leader in youth
soccer development for children ages 2 through 8. This nationally recognized program offers a high-energy, ageappropriate introduction to the game of soccer. The innovative curriculum utilizes creativity, games, and imagination to teach both soccer skills and character development. The goal of Soccer Shots is simple: to leave a lasting, positive impact on every child served. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since October 2011.
SOCCER SPARKS has been
teaching soccer skills in the Dallas-Fort Worth area since 2009. Their focus is the physical development of children and the community as a whole. Their classes are designed to teach kids the proper skills and sound principles of the game while focusing on fun in a non-competitive environment. This allows youth soccer players the opportunity to simply enjoy the sport while acquiring the necessary skill set and passion for the game without the pressure of outcomes.
MICHELLE STONE teaches Good
Yarns. Michelle has been working at the Senior Recreation Center since 2015. She has been crocheting since she was a teenager and continues to learn new stitches to bring to her students. Michelle enjoys sharing what she has learned with others and loves seeing the joy on students’ faces when they understand a concept or master a new skill. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since June 2016.
SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS AND ATHLETES (SSA) is geared
toward preparing children for their future while having fun. SSA strives to enhance confidence, leadership, and communication skills within their students. SSA emphases the importance of physical and mental health. Children experience boosted self-esteem, the ability to focus and be more alert, reduced stress levels, improved teamwork skills, and enhanced positivity. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since June 2013.
DAN THOMPSON holds a black belt in karate. He began training in martial arts in 1990, beginning with four years of tai chi and then moving on to karate. Dan wants to share his experience, knowledge, passion, and skills with his students. Dan believes karate is a lifelong activity and that there is always a new skill, technique, and move to learn. YEE HSUN U holds a fifth degree
black belt in Ryubukai Okinawan Karate-Do and a first degree black belt in Kojosho Karate. Since 1967, Yee Hsun has practiced various forms of martial arts including Karate-Do, Taekwondo and Bukijutsu (Kobudo), Judo, Wing Chun Kungfu, and Arnis. Yee Hsun has been an assistant instructor to sensei Nakaya of the Okinawan Karate-Do classes since 2004 and the head instructor at the City of Mesquite Florence Community Center since 2008. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since April 2011.
JEN WHETTEN has been organizing
since 2009 and as a professional organizer since 2017. She holds a B.S. in Organizational Communication and specializes in home and paper tidiness. Jen’s passion is to help people regain control of their spaces and reduce their clutter. She loves to see the transformation in her client’s lives as they become more confident in their journey to organization.
LESLIE WILLIAMS is a health and fitness enthusiast. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sport Science and was a springboard diving coach for five years. Leslie has been teaching Boot Camp classes since 2016. One of her favorite aspects about the Boot Camp format is that it is a group activity. This builds community and allows people to encourage each other and grow stronger together. YOUNG REMBRANDTS® teaches basic to advanced drawing skills, art techniques, and vocabulary. Using a step-by-step method, every student is a creative success. Since 1997, Young Rembrandts has used technical drawing skills to break down complex objects into familiar shapes and increase student creativity, helping students to turn their drawings into astonishing masterpieces. Young Rembrandts® unique method also improves fine motor skills, patience, focus, and the ability to stay on task. Awesome expert for Wylie Recreation since February 2012.
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RECREATION CENTER 300 Country Club - 200 | 972-516-6340 | Recreation@Wylietexas.gov
REC PASS Get exclusive activity registration discounts open only to Rec Pass holders at Wylie Recreation Center. Gain access to Open Play areas and equipment including Open Gym and Open Climb. Ages 12 years plus may also access the Fitness Area equipment and the Indoor Track (access for ages 12 - 15 years with adult age 18 years or older). No-charge childcare is available to parent or legal guardian users who have a valid Annual Adult, Annual Senior, or Annual Family Rec Pass. Open Play schedules for the climbing wall and gym are available online at www.WylieTexas.gov.
Auto Renew
Adult Age 55+
Available for ONE MONTH Rec Passes with valid credit card. Please review Rec Pass Terms of Use, Policies and Guidelines prior to purchase, page 40.
Family Pass 2 – 6 Household Family Members
ANNUAL $135 Wylie Resident: $105
1 MONTH
Wylie Resident: $10
Kid Ages 7 – 17
ANNUAL $405
ANNUAL $135
ONE MONTH
ONE MONTH
Wylie Resident: $325 Wylie Resident: $40
$50
ANNUAL
Wylie Resident: $175 Wylie Resident: $22
Wylie Resident: $105 Wylie Resident: $10
$225 $27
Adult $8 Adults age 55+
$5
Kids $5 Replacement: $5 per ID Card
OPEN PLAY SCHEDULES
View the Open Gym and monthly newsletters on our website.
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$14
One-Day Pass
Adult Age 18+ ONE MONTH
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WYLIE REC CENTER
FITNESS
AREA
Kick-start your healthy lifestyle, maintain a healthy weight, or train for an athletic event. Clean, friendly, and close to home, Wylie Recreation Center offers a range of options to meet your fitness needs. Keep your workout fresh and choose from 40 cardio machines, including treadmills and the flexible and highly adjustable Adaptive Motion Trainers (AMT). Ellipticals, recumbent bikes, stair climbers, and rowing machines are also available. Treadmill not your thing? Walk, jog, or run the 3-lane 1/10th mile walking track. Strength train every muscle group on 23 easy-to-use weight machines. Take advantage of the plate-loaded machines, resistance bands, stability balls, and medicine balls for your advanced workouts.
YOUR GOALS
YOUR WORKOUT
Set and track your goals at Wylie Rec Center. Log into the Preva-enabled treadmills and trainers to track your progress, and set fitness goals. Keep your training focused and handy with the mobile app. Watch your favorite shows and surf the web from the machine’s easy to use touchscreen. Our friendly staff are available to help get you started.
WYLIE
RECREATION CENTER
PERSONAL
TRAINING How about a push? We’ve got you covered. Work one-on-one or bring a friend. A Certified Personal Trainer is here to help you with every aspect of your fitness from proper form to maximizing your workout structure based on your specific goals. You can do this. Let’s do it, together. 60-minute sessions.
1-on-1 Training One Session 10 Session Package
$55 / person $500 / person
2-on-1 Training One Session $80 / 2 people 10 Session Package $750 / 2 people
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CHILDCARE Available for children ages 6 months – 6 years
FAQs My husband handled check in. May I pick up my kids?
Childcare Areas are available as a benefit to adults participating in Open Play and registered activities.
The person who drops the child off must come in to pick up the child. We release only to the person who checks them in.
Drop-in childcare is available during scheduled hours on a first-come, first-served basis with limited availability. Schedule is subject to change.
I want to bring my grandkid and neighbor. Is that ok?
A parent or legal guardian user who has a valid Annual Adult, Annual Senior, or Annual Family Rec Pass may access the Childcare Area Service at no additional charge. For all other users, fees apply. Prior to arrival: – Review the Facility Rules and Guidelines –P rint and complete the Annual Childcare Participation Waiver Monday – Thursday
Per Visit
7 am – 12:30 pm 4 pm – 9 pm
$4
Friday 7 am – 12:30 pm 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Saturday 8 am – 1 pm
10-Visit Punch Card $20 Rec Pass Holders $30 Non-Rec Pass Holders
Sure thing! As long as the child’s parent/legal guardian has signed the waiver and listed you as an Authorized Pick-up/Drop-off person. As for fees, you may choose either the Per Visit fee option or one of the Punch Card options.
May I purchase a Punch Card and Rec Day Pass in the Childcare area? Registrations, purchases, and financial transactions are conducted at the front desk. Any required fees for use of childcare are due prior to admittance at the front desk.
Can you feed my toddler or change my baby’s diaper? Bring the kids fed and in a clean diaper or potty trained so you may maximize your workout time. For safety, food, drink, and gum are prohibited. Water in a spill-proof plastic cup is ok. We will come get you for your child’s diapering or toileting needs.
Who is staffed? Childcare is supervised at a staff to child ratio of 1:6. The maximum number of children permitted in Childcare at one time is 18. Staff may use discretion to lower that number based on the age and needs of participants.
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RECREATION CENTER 800 Thomas - 100 | 972-516-6340 | Recreation@Wylietexas.gov
Senior Rec Center ID Senior Rec Center IDs are available at no charge for adults, ages 55 years plus, at the Senior Recreation Center. Gain access to Open Play activities and the Fitness Area at Wylie Senior Recreation Center.
JOIN THE FUN! Gather with friends and take part in games, exercise, and social outings. Programs focus on being active and engaging, with something for everyone. Take a trip, start a hobby, and get involved with fellow seniors.
OPEN PLAY SCHEDULES View Open Play and Monthly Newsletters on our website.
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SENIOR REC CENTER
GROUP EXERCISE
Participate in a fit and fun lowimpact workout. This unique curriculum accommodates the needs of people who have trouble standing on the floor to exercise. The combination of resistance bands, arm weights, and chair exercises keep you engaged and feeling great. View Open Play, and monthly newsletters for current schedule.
FITNESS
AREA
Stay healthy and fit in a safe, clean and accessible environment. Wylie Senior Recreation Center offers your choice of two treadmills, two recumbent bikes, an elliptical machine, Inflight Fitness Vanguard Multi Gym, stair stepper machine, exercise balls, and various hand weights to keep your exercise routine exciting. Watch your local news or favorite shows on the fitness TV while you work out. Pick up literature featuring nutritional guidelines and healthy living tips. If an indoor workout is not for you take a stroll at Wylie’s Community Park located outside the Senior Recreation Center.
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TRAILS MAPS FAQS www.WylieTexas.gov/Parks
700+ Acres of Parkland and Open Space In those parks, you’ll find over 16 miles of trails, 18 playgrounds, and 11 pavilions available for reservation, soccer fields, baseball fields, football fields, a ninehole disc golf course, a cricket pitch, and much more. Over the next few years, the Parks and Recreation Department plans to continue implementation of the 2012 Trails Master Plan, which will increase the miles of trail in Wylie to better connect you with your community.
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BIRMINGHAM RIVERWAY FARMS PARK PARK 725 ODENVILLE DRIVE
1200 RIVERWAY LANE
PHEASANT CREEK PARK
A scenic ½ mile concrete trail connects the park’s main area to Sanden Boulevard just north of Brown Street. A modular play structure in the playground provides recreation opportunities for children, and parents can enjoy the outdoors on the nearby benches.
Located in the Sage Creek neighborhood of Wylie, the park was named by students at Groves Elementary School. The park boasts a playground, shelter pavilion, picnic tables and charcoal grills. The Parks and Recreation Division also maintains a concrete trail of approximately ½ kilometer in length leading south from the Park. Riverway Park is a popular destination for picnics and playdates.
Located in far southeast Wylie, the park provides a ribbon of green space for the Pheasant Creek Addition. In 2012, the City of Wylie received a grant from Collin County to begin developing the park. The City chose to concentrate on the northern edge of the park, and began installing improvements in the spring of 2013. In 2018 a new irrigation system was installed at Pheasant Creek Park. The park now boasts a playground, pavilion and the first leg of a trail that may eventually connect to Rockwall County. Solarpowered lighting fixtures have been placed in the pavilion and along the trail to provide for light after hours without requiring the consumption of fossil fuels.
For information about Wylie athletic field and park locations, amenities, trails, master plan, and reservations, visit www.WylieTexas.gov/Parks.
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RENTALS Schedule your next special event, meeting, party, or gathering with us!
PAVILIONS Perfect picnic and outdoor party spots Covered pavilions with lights, electrical outlets, tables, and benches are available at Olde City Park and Community Park, $25 per hour or $10 per hour Wylie Resident rate. Pavilion reservations at no charge are available at Eureka Park, Friendship Park, Kreymer Estates Park, Valentine Park, and Riverway Park.
Olde City Park Pavilion in downtown Wylie
Review prior to requesting your booking: Park Rules and Guidelines and Rental Terms and Conditions at www.WylieTexas.gov. For more information, please contact Wylie Parks & Recreation Administration, Parks@WylieTexas.gov or 972-516-6340.
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WYLIE RECREATION CENTER Gym basketball, volleyball, and other games 2 hours +
$65 / hour / 1 side $55 Wylie Resident +Deposit / Permit $100 AVAILABLE HOURS: Fri & Sat Sun
5 pm – 11 pm 9 am – 11:30 am 5 pm – 9 pm
Climbing Wall small groups or party add-on Parties of 11+ guests must also reserve a room. 1 hour +
$65 / hour $55 Wylie Resident +Deposit / Permit $100 AVAILABLE HOURS: Sat
9 am – 12 pm 5:30 pm – 11 pm
Classroom small parties or meetings 2 hours +
$40 / hour $30 Wylie Resident +Deposit / Permit $100
Meeting Room larger parties and meetings 2 hours +
$55 / hour / 1 side $45 Wylie Resident +Deposit / Permit $100 2 hours +
$110 / hour / full room $90 Wylie Resident +Deposit / Permit $100 4 hours +
$81.25 / hour / full room $63.75 Wylie Resident +Deposit / Permit $100
Kitchen Add-on Available with rental of North room or Full Meeting Room 1 hour +
$45 / hour $35 Wylie Resident AVAILABLE HOURS: (for Class/Meeting Rooms) Mon-Thu Fri Sat Sun
5 am – 10 pm 5 am – 11 pm 9 am – 11 pm 9 am – 9 pm
For more information about rental locations, capacities, and amenities, visit www.WylieTexas.gov
QUESTIONS? Recreation@WylieTexas.Gov | 972-516-6340 | Wylie Parks & Recreation
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LOCATE&CONNECT RECREATION
DIGITAL
A Wylie Recreation Center 300 Country Club Road – 200 Located center of Wylie Municipal Complex 972-516-6340 Recreation@WylieTexas.gov
PUBLIC HOURS
Monday – Friday Saturday Sunday
Registration https://apm.activecommunities.com/wylie Email Recreation@WylieTexas.gov
5 am – 10 pm 8 am – 8 pm 12 pm – 8 pm
City of Wylie WylieTexas.gov digiREC news/blog WylieRecreation.com
B Wylie Senior Recreation Center
800 Thomas Street – 100 Located in Community Park 972-516-6340 Recreation@WylieTexas.gov
PUBLIC HOURS
Monday – Friday Saturday Sunday
PUBLIC HOURS
Tuesday – Saturday 9 am – 1 pm
ADMINISTRATION D Parks and Recreation Administration & Maintenance 949 Hensley Lane – 200 972-516-6340 Parks@WylieTexas.gov PUBLIC HOURS
Monday – Friday
Facebook Wylie Recreation and City of Wylie, TX
8 am – 4 pm 9 am – 3 pm 1 pm – 5 pm
C Thomas and Mattie Brown House 301 North Ballard Avenue Historical Downtown Wylie 972-516-6340 Recreation@WylieTexas.gov
Instagram @WylieRecreation
8 am – 4 pm
Twitter @WylieRecreation and @WylieParks
POLICIES & GUIDELINES To access Activity Registration, Withdraw and Refund Information, Enhancement Requests, Rec Pass Registration Terms of Use, Qualifications for Residency, and Rental Terms and Condition, visit our website. www.WylieTexas.gov/Facilities > Forms, Rules & FAQs QUESTIONS? Recreation@WylieTexas.gov
PARK BOARD Meets the second Monday of each month. Information available at www.WylieTexas.gov
SPORTS LEAGUES Independently managed sports leagues are not coordinated by the City of Wylie. Contact available at www.WylieTexas.gov
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Wylie Parks & Recreation | Activity Menu | Spring 2020
PARKS / TRAILS / OPEN SPACES 1 Avalon Park 1312 East Brown Street
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2 Birmingham Farms Park 725 Odenville Drive
7 Dodd Park 1501 Selma Lane 8 East Meadow Trail 1450 West Brown Street
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31
34
13
19
Brown
24 17
35
2 Park
23 FM 544
D
Y HW
78
21
16
9
1
18
15
22
A 10
C 8
Sanden
6 Creekside Estates Park 3105 Hinnant Court
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28
7
Ballard
5 Community Park 800 Thomas Street
Mc Creary
4 Braddock Park 1300 Elm Drive
6
29
11
Country Club Road
3 Bozman Park 1330 Valley Stream Drive
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5
B 3
30
Alanis
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9 Eureka Park 351 Rutherford Avenue
32 4
10 Founders Park 851 Hensley Lane
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11 Friendship Park 1621 White Ibis Way
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12 Greyhawk Park 2301 Ray Hubbard Way 13 Joel Scott Memorial Park 424 Westgate Way
21 Municipal Complex Trail 300 Country Club
29 Southbrook Park 231 Shadybrook Drive
14 Kings Bridge Park 2600 Irene Drive
22 Olde City Park 112 S. Ballard Avenue
30 Stone Ranch Park 803 Moreno Court
15 Kirby Park 300 Masters Avenue
23 Oncor/Lavon Park 961 E. Brown Street
31 Trinity Trailhead 1815 Skyview Drive
16 Kreymer Estates Park 101 Lyndhurst Drive
24 Parkside Park 2106 Lakefield Drive
32 Twin Lakes Park 326 Canyon Lake Drive
17 Lakeside Estates Park 300 Lakehurst Drive
25 Pheasant Creek Park 2700 Lake Terrace Drive
33 Valentine Park 1202 Birmingham Street
18 Lewis Ranch Park 4050 Wylie East Drive
26 Riverway Park 1200 Riverway Lane
34 Wooded Creek Park 2616 Spanish Oak Trail
19 Meadowview Estates Park 406 Carver Drive
27 Sage Creek Park 2906 Ryan Drive
35 Wylie Lakes Park 2124 Colby Lane
20 Muddy Creek Preserve 5351 Pleasant Valley Road
28 Sage Creek Trail 2906 Ryan Drive
QUESTIONS? Recreation@WylieTexas.Gov | 972-516-6340 | Wylie Parks & Recreation
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Wylie Parks and Recreation 300 Country Club Building 100 Wylie, TX 75098
Postmaster, please deliver by March 1
SAVE THE DATE! SUMMER ACTIVITIES EARLY BIRD ONLINE REGISTRATION JUNE 1
REGISTRATION
Rec Pass holders save up to 20% on most activities during early bird online registration. Space is limited. Don’t miss out!
https://apm.activecommunities.com/wylie
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